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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.98, 278.60 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.98, 278.60 and 124.22 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.98 : 278.60 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.98/278.60 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.98x = 278.60 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.98x = 34,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,608.70/201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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